Performance Food Group · 2 hours ago
Legal Assistant
1 Cheney Way
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPerformance Food Group is a leading company in food distribution, and they are seeking a Legal Assistant to provide high-level legal and administrative support. This role involves managing complex legal processes, coordinating with outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations across the organization.
Responsibilities
Independently manage responses to subpoenas, administrative claims, and legal information requests, including coordination, documentation, and timely production of materials
Organize, analyze, and prepare discovery materials for production to outside counsel, exercising judgment in compiling and prioritizing responsive information
Serve as a primary liaison with outside counsel, courts, and government agencies on procedural and administrative legal matters
Administer and oversee the contract management system, including tracking execution, renewals, amendments, and compliance with contractual obligations
Prepare, e-file, and manage legal documents and filings with courts and agencies in accordance with applicable rules and deadlines
Maintain and manage the legal calendar, independently monitoring deadlines, hearings, and regulatory timelines to ensure compliance
Draft and issue legal correspondence, including non-solicitation and demand-related letters, based on established legal guidance and executive direction
Support collections and dispute-related matters by coordinating documentation, communications, and next steps with internal stakeholders and counsel
Provide direct executive-level support to Legal leadership, exercising discretion in prioritizing legal requests and managing competing deadlines
Identify process improvements and recommend efficiencies related to legal operations, document management, and compliance workflows
Handle highly confidential legal, contractual, and employee-related information with discretion and professional judgment
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
3 - 5 Years - Progressive experience as a Legal Assistant, Executive Legal Assistant, or similar role supporting senior leadership or executives
Demonstrated experience independently managing complex legal processes, including subpoena responses, discovery coordination, contract administration, and court or agency filings
Proven ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling sensitive legal and confidential matters
Experience working directly with outside counsel, regulatory agencies, and internal executive stakeholders
Computer savvy and familiar with Adobe and Microsoft enterprise applications such as Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel
Experience with legal research and drafting programs like Westlaw or Lexis Nexis would be a significant plus
Familiar with contract management systems and DocuSign
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Company
Performance Food Group
Performance Food Group is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America with more than 150 locations in the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Davi
SVP - PFS, PRESIDENT & CEO - ROMA FOODS
Chris Miller
Vice President Finance CFO
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